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The Metal Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor setup
- incorrect measurements
- inadequate training
- 2. Machine Setup
- Incorrect alignment
- misuse of tools
- faulty equipment
- 3. Material Loading
- Manual handling injuries
- pinch points
- dropped materials
- 4. Machine Operation
- Unauthorised access
- entanglement in moving parts
- noise
- 5. Maintenance
- Electric shock
- exposure to hazardous substances
- poor ventilation
- 6. Cleaning
- Cutting injuries
- exposure to chemicals
- slip or trip hazards
- 7. Material Unloading
- Manual handling injuries
- unstable stacks
- dropped materials
- 8. Inspection
- Missed defects
- incorrect measurements
- lack of focus
- 9. Storage
- Improper stacking
- inappropriate storage location
- heavy lifting
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training
- confusion during evacuation
- obstructed routes
- 11. Waste Management
- Biohazard exposure
- incorrect disposal methods
- chemical exposure
- 12. Shut Down Procedure
- Faulty equipment
- lack of understanding of procedures
- neglecting lockout/tagout
- 13. Communication & Coordination
- Misunderstanding instructions
- lack of coordination
- ineffective communication
- 14. Manual Handling Techniques
- Muscle strains
- repetitive strain injuries
- poor ergonomics
- 15. Power and Hand Tools Use
- Incorrect use
- electrical faults
- flying debris
- 16. Personal Protective Equipment PPE Use
- Lack of training
- improper use
- unsuitable PPE
- 17. Regular Machine Maintenance
- Neglected regular checks
- overlooked wear and tear
- ignored minor faults
- 18. Reporting of Incidents & Hazards
- Fear of reporting
- unaware of procedures
- inadequate documenting
- 19. Safety Induction & Training
- Insufficient training
- lack of refresher courses
- unskilled workers
- 20. End of Day Procedures
- Rushing to finish
- neglecting shut down procedure
- overlook cleaning